Research Assistant in Robotic 3D Printing, Computation, and Sensing
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Research Assistant in Robotic 3D Printing, Computation, and Sensing
The Royal Danish Academy – Architecture, Design, Conservation is seeking a Research Assistant to join our team in developing robotic 3D printing methods using novel, plant-based biopolymer materials. This work is carried out in collaboration with the Polymer Centre at the Danish Technological University, where new biopolymers have been developed within the EU-funded RAWproject.eu.
The vacant Research Assistant is affiliated within the Centre for Information Technology and Architecture (CITA) at the Institute of Architecture and Technology. Employment will happen on 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
Read more about the institute here: Institute of Architecture and Technology.
The position
We offer a creative, engaged, developmental, and visionary educational and research environment.
The position includes influence, responsibility, and the opportunity to shape research. We place great emphasis on strong collegial collaboration with space for mutual inspiration and professional exchange.
The position as Research Assistant will consist of research. Teaching and other tasks may occur to a limited extent.
Your duties will include:
You hold a master’s degree in architecture or in another field relevant to the position, e.g. MSc in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.
We expect that you have the following qualifications:
The terms of pay and employment will be in accordance with the agreement in force between the Danish Ministry of Finance and a number of organisations under the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) for academic staff in public service. A qualification allowance will be negotiable, depending on your skills and experience.
The position will also be filled in accordance with the applicable job structure for artistic and Academic staff at the Royal Danish Academy og Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design, Conservation; Aarhus School of Architecture and Kolding School of Design – Ministerial Order No. 1190 of 21 August 2023.
This is a full-time position with an average of 37 working hours per week.
The position expires without further warning after 1 year, but with the possibility of extension.
Application
Please submit a letter of motivation, CV, diplomas documentation of your qualifications as listed above. You may choose to include a list of published works as well as copies (maximum of 3 works). The application must be written in English.
You should submit your application via the link “Apply for position” no later than 9 November 2025.
Application material received after the application deadline will not be considered.
You can read about the application process here.
Further information
Information regarding qualification requirements, the application process and the recruitment system can be obtained on request from HR Officer, Ellen Kruse Jacobsen, ekj@kglakademi.dk, tel.: +45 4170 1539.
Details about the academic content of the position can be obtained on request from Associate Professor Martin Tamke, martin.tamke@kglakademi.dk.
General information about the Royal Danish Academy and the Institute of Architecture and Technology and CITA can be found at www.royaldanishacademy.com.
The Royal Danish Academy is an inclusive workplace that considers diversity a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified and interested applicants to apply for the position.
The vacant Research Assistant is affiliated within the Centre for Information Technology and Architecture (CITA) at the Institute of Architecture and Technology. Employment will happen on 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is for 1 year, with the possibility of extension.
Read more about the institute here: Institute of Architecture and Technology.
The position
We offer a creative, engaged, developmental, and visionary educational and research environment.
The position includes influence, responsibility, and the opportunity to shape research. We place great emphasis on strong collegial collaboration with space for mutual inspiration and professional exchange.
The position as Research Assistant will consist of research. Teaching and other tasks may occur to a limited extent.
Your duties will include:
- Develop and scale robotic 3D printing methods and hardware for architectural applications.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team on sensing, data collection, and analysis, including the use of machine learning and related methods.
- Contribute to the EU-funded RAWproject.eu.
You hold a master’s degree in architecture or in another field relevant to the position, e.g. MSc in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.
We expect that you have the following qualifications:
- Experience with hardware development and programming for fabrication systems (e.g. arduino or raspberry pi)
- Experience in robotic tool path planning and programming
- Skills in sensing, data collection or data analysis (e.g., machine learning)
- Interest in sustainable materials and architectural processes.
The terms of pay and employment will be in accordance with the agreement in force between the Danish Ministry of Finance and a number of organisations under the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC) for academic staff in public service. A qualification allowance will be negotiable, depending on your skills and experience.
The position will also be filled in accordance with the applicable job structure for artistic and Academic staff at the Royal Danish Academy og Fine Arts, Schools of Architecture, Design, Conservation; Aarhus School of Architecture and Kolding School of Design – Ministerial Order No. 1190 of 21 August 2023.
This is a full-time position with an average of 37 working hours per week.
The position expires without further warning after 1 year, but with the possibility of extension.
Application
Please submit a letter of motivation, CV, diplomas documentation of your qualifications as listed above. You may choose to include a list of published works as well as copies (maximum of 3 works). The application must be written in English.
You should submit your application via the link “Apply for position” no later than 9 November 2025.
Application material received after the application deadline will not be considered.
You can read about the application process here.
Further information
Information regarding qualification requirements, the application process and the recruitment system can be obtained on request from HR Officer, Ellen Kruse Jacobsen, ekj@kglakademi.dk, tel.: +45 4170 1539.
Details about the academic content of the position can be obtained on request from Associate Professor Martin Tamke, martin.tamke@kglakademi.dk.
General information about the Royal Danish Academy and the Institute of Architecture and Technology and CITA can be found at www.royaldanishacademy.com.
The Royal Danish Academy is an inclusive workplace that considers diversity a strength. We therefore encourage all qualified and interested applicants to apply for the position.